ZOTAC ZBOX User`s Manual
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1. 5 Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX 2 6 Front view cc 6 Rear view 4444471111 mm mm mm T BIOS settings of specific functions 8 How to disable the ring LED indicator 8 How to disable the integrated IR receiver 9 Installing hardware inside the ZOTAC ZBOX 10 Installing a memory module 10 Removing a memory module 11 Installing a hard disk 12 Setting up your ZOTAC ZBOX es 14 Positioning your ZOTAC ZBOX 16 Installing the stand 16 Attaching your ZOTAC ZBOX to a monitor 16 Installing drivers and software 17 Installing an operating system 17 Installing system drivers 17 Using your ZOTAC ZBOX rro nn 18 Configuring a wireless connection2. Ei Screen resolution Personalize 2 Click the Configure Surround PhysX under 3D Settings menu check the box before Span displays with Surround and click Configure a NVIDIA Col File Edit Desktop 3D Settings Help GO O Select a Task a 3D Settings Adjust image settings with preview Manage 3D setting s Eonfigure Surround PhysX Change resolution NVIDIAS PhysX is a powerful physics engine that can utilize GPU acceleration to provide amazing realtime physics effects NVIDIAS iod Set the following Adjust desktop color settings Rotate display Surround configuration PhysX settings View HDCP status an zen Set up digital audio Processor E Adjust desktop size and position contare Auto select recommended v Setup multiple displays 6 Video Adjust video color settings i Adjust video image settings PhysX GeForce GTX 860M GeForce GTX 860M Description Typical usage scenarios Fullscreen gaming Watching fullscreen video ZOTAC ZBOX 2 Select 1 x 3 in Topology box and check the boxes in Displays When the box Surround is enabled displays the Surround setting is completed NVIDIA Set Up Surround Surround is enabled Displays Displays Resolution Bezel Correction Topolo
3. 18 Configuring a wired connection 18 Using a static IP 18 Using a dynamic IP PPPoE connection 19 Configuring audio output 19 NVIDIA 2D Surround 2222 mn 20 Introduction 20 Setting up NVIDIA 2D Surround Technology 20 ZOTAC ZBOX Product specifications a a a Microprocessor support Intel CPU Core 15 4210U Processor Operating systems lt Supports Windows 7 x86 x64 and Windows 8 8 1 x86 x64 System Memory support 2 204 pin SO DIMMs DDR3L 1866 1600 1333 1 35V Up to 16 GB of memory USB Ports 4 USB 3 0 ports Onboard Serial ATA SATA 6 0 Gb s transfer rates Supports one 2 5 inch SATA HDD or SSD max 9 5mm height Onboard Dual LAN lt Supports 10 100 1000 Mbps operation lt Supports IEEE 802 3 WiFi Bluetooth support 802 11ac dual band High speed wireless connection and enhanced wireless security Fully qualified Bluetooth v4 0 Onboard Audio lt Optical SPDIF Output Stereo analog audio output and Microphone input Green Function Supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Onboard Graphics support NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M NVIDIA G Sync
4. NVIDIA 2D Surround HDMI 1 4a max resolution 4096x2160 24Hz supports 3D monitor DP 1 2 max resolution 3840x2160 60Hz DVI I Dual Link max resolution 2560x1600 60Hz Product Size lt 188mm x 188mm x 51mm ZOTAC ZBOX Safety information Your ZOTAC ZBOX is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment However to ensure your safety it is important that you read the following safety instructions Setting up your system Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator Set up the system on a stable surface with the provided stand Never use the system alone without the stand Openings on the chassis are for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system for ventilation Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0 C and 35 C lt Ifyou use an extension cord please use the UL listed cord and make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating Care during use Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system When the system is turned off a small amount of
5. electrical current still flows Always unplug all power modem and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system If you encounter the following technical problems with the product unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer gt The power cord or plug is damaged gt Liquid has been spilled into the system gt The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions gt The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged gt The system performance changes 4 ZOTAC ZBOX Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the ZOTAC ZBOX The illustration below displays the package contents of your new ZOTAC ZBOX If any of the below items are damaged or missing please contact your retailer Package contents e 1x ZOTAC ZBOX e 1 x Stand e 1x VESA mount e 1xAC Adapter e 1 x DVI to VGA Adapter e 1 x Power Cord e 1x Antenna e 1x Support DVD e 1x USB flash drive with OS drivers e 1 x User Manual amp Warranty Card e 1x Quick Start Guide ZOTAC ZBOX Getting to know your ZOTAC ZBOX Front view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front of the ZBOX 1 Headphone Audio Out jack The stereo headphone jack 3 5mm is used to connect the system s audio output signal to amplified speakers or headphones Microphone jack The microphone jack is designed to connect a microphone for video conferencing voic
6. ZOTAC ZBOX ZOTAC ZBOX User s Manual No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ZOTAC Products and corporate names mentioned in this manual may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used for identification purposes only All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date However the manufacturer makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of its contents and reserves the right to make changes without prior notice CAUTION There is a fire risk if the battery is replaced with the incorrect type Batteries should be recycled where possible Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental regulations ZOTAC ZBOX Table of Contents Product specifications mms 3 Safety information es 4 Setting up your system 4 Care during use 4 Welcome 2 2 2222 nn 5 Package contents
7. ave amp Exit Logo indicator Turn Off Turn On Press F10 to save the configuration and exit ZOTAC ZBOX How to disable the integrated IR receiver 1 Use the arrow keys to navigate to Features gt OnBoard Device Control and select CIR Controller ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC e Features Q PC Health O Power E Boot e Save8lExit CIR Controller Enabled 2 Press lt Enter gt and select Disabled ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main oc E Features Q PC Health O Power Boot Save amp Exit CIR Controller Disabled CIR Controller Enabled Enabled enable the internal IR receiver default Disabled disable the internal IR receiver 3 Press F10 to save the configuration and exit ZOTAC ZBOX Installing hardware inside the ZOTAC ZBOX Before installing hardware please follow the instructions below to remove the cover of your ZOTAC ZBOX 1 Remove the two thumb screws highlighted below 2 Gently slide the cover off as shown below Installing a memory module 1 Locate the SO DIMM memory slots and insert a SO DIMM memory module into the slot at a 45 degree angle i i 7 o L s 10 ZOTAC ZBOX 2 Gently press down on the memory module until it locks into place by the arms of the memory slot Removing a memory module 1 Locate the SO DIMM memory slot and gently press the two arms securing the memory module outwards as shown in the image below to release
8. ctor to the DP port Connecting the power adapter and turning on the ZBOX Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the system rear panel and then press the power switch on the front panel to turn on the system lt When your ZOTAC ZBOX is not in use unplug the power adapter or switch off the AC outlet to conserve power ZOTAC ZBOX Positioning your ZOTAC ZBOX Do not position the ZOTAC ZBOX where the ventilation holes are covered To guarantee proper use leave 4 inches 10 cm spacing in front of the ventilation holes ZOTAC mini PC systems provide ample connectivity in a compact form factor please choose connectors and cables in appropriate sizes to avoid interference Installing the stand Position your ZOTAC ZBOX upright with the supplied stand To do so 1 Locate the key hole on the bottom of the ZOTAC ZBOX 2 Align the stand key to the ZBOX key hole and slide the stand forward to lock into place lt Do not place your ZOTAC ZBOX on the desktop without the stand Attaching your ZOTAC ZBOX to a monitor You can also attach your ZOTAC ZBOX to the back of a monitor To do so 1 Secure the VESA mount to your monitor with four screws HNM M4x8 2 Place your ZOTAC ZBOX on the VESA mount noting the correct alignment and snap the ZBOX into place on the mount To fasten the VESA mount your monitor must comply with VESA75 Or VESA100 standard lt Mechanical Loading Stability Please ensure the m
9. e narrations or simple audio recordings Memory card slot The built in memory card reader reads SD SDHC SDXC MMC cards used in devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs USB 3 0 port The USB 3 0 port supports SuperSpeed USB 3 0 devices and is backwards compatible with USB 2 0 1 1 devices Use this port for USB 3 0 devices for maximum performance with compatible devices WiFi LED The WiFi LED blinks when data is being transfered over WiFi Hard disk LED The hard disk LED blinks when data is being written onto or read from the hard disk drive IR receiver The integrated IR receiver is used to receive signals from the IR remote control Power switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the system ZOTAC ZBOX Rear view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the back of the system 1 2 WiFi antenna connector The WiFi antenna connector supports the included WiFi antenna Optical SPDIF OUT jack The optical S PDIF output enables connectivity with digital audio receivers and speakers for crystal clear digital audio and surround sound from compatible soundtracks Ethernet ports The eight pin RJ 45 LAN port supports standard Ethernet cable for connections to local area networks LAN with speeds of 10 100 1000Mbps USB 3 0 ports The USB 3 0 port supports the SuperSpeed USB 3 0 devices and is backwards compatible with USB 2 0 1 1 devic
10. e network icon in the ccoo opens T notification area and select Open Network Connections You ang Pe tings ps autom re d to a 2 Right click Local Area Connection and a select Properties peram 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP ang Cile Properes Ee 4 Select Use the following IP address romo 5 Enter your IP address subnet mask and SEITEN Default gateway 6 Enterthe preferred DNS server address if necessary 7 After entering all of the related values click OK to finish the configuration 18 ZOTAC ZBOX Using a dynamic IP PPPoE connection oe 2 es 10 11 Repeat Step 1 3 in the previous section Select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Click Create a new connection to start the NEW Connection Wizard Click Next Select Connect to the Internet and click Next Select Set up my connection manually Select your connection type and click Next Enter your ISP Name and click Next Enter your User name and Password Click Next Click Finish to finish the configuration Enter your user name and password Click Connect to connect to the internet Note Contact your internet Service Provider ISP if you have problems connecting to the network Control Panel Home Manage wireless networks Change adapter setting
11. ers are available on the 2 and USB flash drive e Intel Chipset Driver e HDA Sound Driver e NVIDIDA Graphics Driver e Ethernet PCI E Driver e USB3 0 Controller Driver e Intel Management Engine e Wireless Network Driver e CIR Driver e Bluetooth Driver e MassStorage Driver e USB Charger optional et Note If you want to use USB charger for iPhone iPad please install the driver at X Utility Software Usb Charger setup exe X your driver disk letter 17 ZOTAC ZBOX lt Each driver must be installed individually to ensure proper operation of the ZOTAC ZBOX 3 Select the driver you want to install The driver installer should launch 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to install the drivers 5 Restart the system Using your ZOTAC ZBOX Configuring a wireless connection Please follow the instructions below to connect to a wireless network 1 Double click the wireless network icon pic in the notification a rea i uf Connections are available 2 Select the wireless network you want to connect to from the list and click Connect 3 After connection is established you will see Connected Note 1 For security concerns Do NOT connect to an unsecured network otherwise the transmitted information without encryption might be visible to others Note 2 Enter the network security key if necessary Wireless Network Connection Configuring a wired connection Using a static IP OOo 1 Right click th
12. es Use this port for USB 3 0 devices for maximum performance with USB 3 0 compatible devices DVI I port The DVI I port supports connection to digital monitors and displays HDMI port The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface port supports a Full HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow viewing on a larger external display DisplayPort The DisplayPort output supports displays with resolutions up to 3840x2160 Power input DC 19 5V 120W The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the PC To prevent damage to the PC always use the supplied power adapter The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body ZOTAC ZBOX BIOS settings of specific functions The ZOTAC ZBOX has some specific functions that can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS settings such as LED indicator and IR receiver How to disable the ring LED indicator 1 2 3 4 Turn on the ZBOX mini PC and press lt Delete gt to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Power menu and select Logo Indicator ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Features Q PC Health Power Boot e Save amp Exit Turn On J Press lt Enter gt and select Turn off ZOTAC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main 9 ele Features Q PC Health O Power Boot e S
13. gy Topology Resolution Bezels 1x3 v 1x3 v 5760 x 1080 recommended v vi oe 1x2 Displays Refresh Rate v2 oS L ua 3x1 GeForce GTX 860M 60 Hz y O 1 Samsung SyncMaster Y 1 Samsung SyncMaster _ 2 DELL P2815Q Y 2 DELL P2815Q _ 3 DELL 2408WFP Y 3 DELL 2408 WFP lt gt lt gt Keyboard Shortats keyboard Shortauts Caan Am Cancel 21 ZOTAC ZBOX 22 ZOTAC ZBOX 23 ZOTAC ZBOX 24 291 MB261 00
14. onitor rests on a stable platform before attaching ZOTAC ZBOX to prevent damage or injuries from a fall or drop If the total weight of your monitor and ZOTAC ZBOX is over 7kg the system may be unstable ZOTAC ZBOX Installing drivers and software Installing an operating system The ZOTAC ZBOX does not ship with an operating system preinstalled The user must install the operating system before the ZOTAC ZBOX can be used The following operating systems are supported e Windows 7 e Windows 8 Follow the instructions below to install an operating system Attach external DVD drive via USB port Insert disk for operating system Windows or Linux Wait for the ZOTAC ZBOX to boot from the disk Follow the onscreen directions to install the operating system Install system drivers to gain full functionality of the ZOTAC ZBOX hardware and features MEA DNS Installing system drivers Before you can use the full features of the ZOTAC ZBOX the system drivers must be installed The following types of operating systems are supported by the ZOTAC ZBOX driver DVD and USB flash drive e Windows 7 e Windows 8 Follow the instructions below to install the system drivers 1 Insert the ZOTAC ZBOX driver DVD or driver USB flash drive If autorun is enabled the driver installation main menu will show up automatically If autorun is disabled you may click the file Launch EXE to bring up the driver installation main menu 2 The following driv
15. s Qa Change advanced sharing This computer settings Change your networking settings ii Set up a new connection or network lt Set up a wireless broadband dial up a int access point Y Choose homegroup and sharing optiot Access files and printers located on ot Troubleshoot problems Diagnose and repair network problem Configuring audio output Follow the steps below to enable audio output when connecting the ZOTAC ZBOX to a TV or receiver via HDMI 1 Access the Sound settings via the system Control Panel Playback Recording Sounds Communications Under Playback devices click the display E IIA device that corresponds with your audio 3 NVIDIA High Definition Audio compatible display ku ine Click the Set Default button in the lower hia right hand corner Realtek High Definition Audio es Click OK to exit the setup Lon Configure Set Default lv Properties Cancel Apply 19 20 ZOTAC ZBOX NVIDIA 2D Surround Introduction By using NVIDIA 2D Surround Technology to support multi display 2D game the visual experience truly comes to life Setting up NVIDIA 2D Surround Technology Follow the instructions below to set NVIDIA 2D Surround 1 Right click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel View gt Sort by gt Refresh Paste Paste shortcut Undo Copy Ctrl Z III New gt
16. the memory module i i 2 o e s 11 ZOTAC ZBOX Installing a hard disk 1 Locate the 2 5 inch SATA hard disk or SSD and the hard disk bracket 2 Attach the hard disk or SSD to the hard disk bracket 12 ZOTAC ZBOX 3 Insert the hard disk or SSD into the slot at a 45 degree angle and gently slide into the SATA connector 4 Install the thumb screw 13 ZOTAC ZBOX Setting up your ZOTAC ZBOX Please connect your peripherals before using your ZOTAC ZBOX 1 Connecting the WiFi antenna Connect the WiFi antenna to the WiFi antenna connector 2 Connecting the optical S PDIF output Connect a digital audio device via optical S PDIF output 3 Connecting to a network Connect one end of a network cable to the LAN port on the system rear panel and the other end to a network router hub or switch 4 Connecting to USB 3 0 devices Connect USB 3 0 devices such as external hard drives SSDs and flash drives to the USB 3 0 port ZOTAC ZBOX Connecting to a DVI or VGA display Connect one end of a DVI VGA cable to an HDTV or monitor and the other end to the DVI port on the system rear panel If using a VGA connection please use included DVI to VGA adapter Connecting to an HDMI display Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the system rear panel and the other end to a HDMI compatible display such as an HDTV or monitor Connecting a DisplayPort display Connect the DisplayPort conne
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